East Side Elementary School

1603 South Lyerly St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

East Side Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

East Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1357 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Side Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
75%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Side Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Side Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Side Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of East Side Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Side Elementary School's ranking?
East Side Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
551 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of East Side Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2012
The academic programs are above average because the Teachers care.They want the childern to be the best that they can be
- Posted by Parent - jacke

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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